Chemical Technologists and Technicians
Job description
These people provide support and technical services in various fields (engineering, research, industrial chemistry, environmental protection, etc.). They work in:
- Laboratories
- Consulting and engineering firms
- The chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries
- Manufacturing and processing plants
- Public utilities
- The fields of health and education
- Government institutions
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Hazardous chemical
- Odours
Main tasks
- Prepare and carry out experiments, tests, and chemical analyses.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Compile and analyze data.
- Implement sampling and analysis programs to ensure product compliance with quality standards.
- Participate in the development of health and safety standards and measures.
- Run pilot chemical or petrochemical plants.
- Assess air and water quality, develop environmental protection standards, and ensure compliance.
- Participate in drug creation and experimental device design.
Advancement and mobility
- There is a high degree of mobility between positions in this group.
- Experience leads to management positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $17.75
- Median
- $26.00
- Maximum
- $39.85
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
6,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 54.4% Female
- 45.6% Male
Not available.
- 54.4% Female
- 45.6% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$53,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 324, 32528% of jobs
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NAICS 311, 31215% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 541710% of jobs
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NAICS 419% of jobs
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NAICS 916% of jobs
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Others32% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 324, 32528% of jobs
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NAICS 311, 31215% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 541710% of jobs
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NAICS 419% of jobs
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NAICS 916% of jobs
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Others32% of jobs